You Raise Me Up

Instead of our standard talent show my ward does every year, the ward opted to do a Musical Fireside that allowed members to showcase songs about Christ that are not typically appropriate for sacrament meeting but still worshipful of Christ. There is some amazing talent in my ward. I haven't sung in public for a long time and its something that I used to love to do. When I was younger I was in Sunshine Generation which a youth choral group. I loved being in it and love singing but have not been using that gift from the Lord lately. It was time for me to share my gift not only to others but with myself again.

I decided that I wanted to sing You Raise Me Up typically made famous by Josh Groban but don't be fooled, he's not the only one to perform this song. I love the Celtic Women version of this song with the violin accompanying them. While I do not have quit that high of a voice range as Josh Groban this song has been written to accomodate my range.

While practicing the song for several weeks trying to get the notes the way I wanted them I would also reflect on the words and meaning.

When I am down and oh my soul so weary,

When troubles come and my heart burdened be.

Then I am still and wait here in the silence,

Until you come and sit a while with me.

You raise me up so I can stand on mountains.

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas.

I am strong when I am on your shoulders.

You raise me up to more than I can be.

There is no life, no life without its hungers.

Each restless heart beats so imperfectly.

But when you come and I am filled with wonder,

Sometimes I think I've glimpsed eternity.

You raise me up so I can stand on mountains.

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas.

I am strong when I am on your shoulders.

You raise me up to more than I can be.

The only thing that I would change about this song is the last line of the chorus. Instead of saying that Christ raises me up to more than I can be I would say that Christ raises me up to all that I can be. He has paved the way for me to become as he is and inherit all that the Father has. He provides the way for completeness. I know that without Christs sacrifice in a garden I would not be who I am today. I would not have a direction for my life. And I would not have the hope to continue on somedays when the world is rough adn weary.

Thanks Anne and Laura for accompanying me and sharing your talents. You helped me share my talents and shared yours as well and I am so thankful for your friendship and example.